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[[Category:Electronic resources]][[Category:Sound recordings]][[Category:Audiobooks]]

A storage card is a type of digital media storage device that can contain a recording of an audiobook, music, or images. The storage cards are inserted into a device that plays the specific brand of storage card. These cards appear differently depending on the brand. The [https://us.yotoplay.com/ Yoto Player and Yoto Mini] play cards that are the size of credit cards. The storage card for [https://us.tonies.com/ Toniebox and Toniebox 2] are within figurines or characters called Tonies. The [https://www.littletikes.com/collections/story-dream-machine?sort-by=manual&page=1&utm_source=google-ads&utm_campaign=&utm_agid=&utm_term=&matchtype=&creative=&device=c&placement=&network=x&ad_position=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21648805115&gbraid=0AAAAAD_NB5btVeUjPKU1siHR2ZKw1m0F3&gclid=CjwKCAiA0eTJBhBaEiwA-Pa-hUx2jzOEvnSsc_t9CfDuGWIhSBFFw63Nbs9vY22n6WqGnyYcRtCTeBoCBs8QAvD_BwE Story Dream Machine] has a cartridge that looks like a book and a character that is plugged into the top to create lighting effects. In addition to the audio component, Story Dream Machines also project the image of a page of a book on to the wall, like a slide projector.

Libraries can circulate the cards and players together as a kit or circulate the cards on their own. CCS libraries have the option to create records for these items by following the [[Library of Things]] practices for local materials. If a library chooses to use an OCLC record and allow other libraries to use that record, the guidelines on this page and [https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1029&context=olac-publications OLAC’s Best Practices for Digital Media Storage Devices] should be followed. Examples of records for the Toniebox and Yoto Player are in the OLAC document. Currently, there is no guidance from OLAC on cataloging Story Dream Machines. Please follow the guidance on this page for OCLC records.
== Type of Material (TOMs) ==

=== Toniebox and Yoto Player ===
When the cards/figurines are circulated with the player as a kit, you may use the kit TOM. The kit TOM may also be used when multiple cards/figurines are circulated together. Otherwise, use the audiobook TOM.

''TOM for Audiobook:''

''LDR: Type of record (06):'' <code>i – Non-musical sound recording</code>

''007: Category (00):'' <code>s – Sound recording</code>

''TOM for Music only storage cards:''

''LDR: Type of record (06):'' <code>j – Musical sound recording</code>

''007: Category (00):'' <code>s – Sound recording</code>

''TOM for Kit:''

''LDR: Type of record (06):'' <code>o – Kit</code>

''007: Category (00):'' <code>o – Kit</code>

=== Story Dream Machine ===
The TOM for Story Dream Machines will appear as Projected Medium due to the hierarchy that Polaris uses to select the TOM. Include both 007 tags below.

''LDR: Type of record (06):'' <code>o – Kit</code>

''007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Sound Recording) (R) 007:''

''If editing in Connexion:''
{{example|text=
s {{subfield|b}} g {{subfield|d}} u {{subfield|e}} s {{subfield|f}} n {{subfield|g}} z {{subfield|h}} n {{subfield|i}} n {{subfield|j}} m {{subfield|k}} p {{subfield|l}} n {{subfield|m}} e {{subfield|n}} d}}

''If editing in Polaris:''
{{example|text=
007 sg usnznnmpned}}

''007 Physical Description Fixed Field (Projected Graphic) (R) 007:''

''If editing in Connexion:''
{{example|text=
g {{subfield|b}} s {{subfield|d}} u {{subfield|e}} j {{subfield|f}} a {{subfield|g}} c {{subfield|h}} u}}

''If editing in Polaris:''
{{example|text=
gs ujacu|}}

== 245 (Title) ==
The brand of the storage cards may be in the title of kits or sets. This is not required.

Examples:
{{example|text=
245 00 {{subfield|a}} Tonie Box Kit 1: {{subfield|b}} Favorite Characters 1

245 00 {{subfield|a}} Tonies : {{subfield|b}} Sesame Street Set.}}

== 250 (Edition Statement) ==
In order to improve accessibility, add the format to the edition statement.

Examples:

{{example|text=
250 {{subfield|a}}Yoto player edition.

250 {{subfield|a}}Story Dream Machine edition.

250 {{subfield|a}}Toniebox edition.}}

== 33X Tags ==
=== Toniebox and Yoto Player ===
Use the most appropriate 3XX fields for the content of the kit and content of the cards. Examples are in the [https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1029&context=olac-publications OLAC’s Best Practices for Digital Media Storage Devices].

=== Story Dream Machine ===
Example:{{example|text=
336 {{subfield|a}}spoken word{{subfield|b}}spw{{subfield|2}}rdacontent

336 {{subfield|a}}text{{subfield|b}}txt{{subfield|2}}rdacontent

337 {{subfield|a}}audio{{subfield|b}}s{{subfield|2}}rdamedia

337 {{subfield|a}}projected{{subfield|b}}g{{subfield|2}}rdamedia

338 {{subfield|a}}audio cartridge{{subfield|b}}sg{{subfield|2}}rdacarrier

338 {{subfield|a}}slide{{subfield|b}}gs{{subfield|2}}rdacarrier}}

== 5XX (Notes Tags) ==
Notes that need to be visible to patrons, such as warning notes or information on how to find instructions can be added to a separate 500 tag. 500 tags are visible to patrons in Bibliocore.
{{example|text= 500 {{subfield|a}}To find instructions for using the Story Dream Machine and books for this item, visit: www.littletikes.com.}}

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Playaway WhaZoodles

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Playaway WhaZoodles

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The [https://www.playaway.com/our-products/whazoodle/all Playaway WhaZoodle] is a pre-loaded device that is described as a speaker. The content can include stories, podcasts, music, games, and exercises. The device should be cataloged according to the content on the device that is most prevalent.

== Type of Material ==
'''LDR: Type of record (06):''' Select the code that best describes the majority of the content.

* i – Non-musical sound recording
* j – Musical sound recording

'''007: Category of material (00):''' Include two 007 fields. One will be for the electronic resource and one for sound recording.

* c – Electronic Resource
* s – Sound recording

== Variable Fields ==

=== Publisher's Number (028) ===
Record any publisher number in an 028 field.

Example:

028 52 ‡aWZ 000167‡bPlayaway Products

=== Title (245) ===
Do not include category/theme phrases like " Reading & language" as part of the title. Add as a quoted note.

Examples:

245 00 Listening & learning!

500 "Reading & language."

=== Edition statement (250) ===
Edition statements are necessary for identifying WhaZoodles in Bibliocore.

Example:

250 WhaZoodle.

Playaway WhaZoodles

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Subject and genre headings

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[[Category:Subject headings]][[Category:Local practices]]
{{external|
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/cataloging/subject/ LC Subject & Genre/Form Headings]
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/cyac/childsubjhead.html LC Children's Subject Headings]
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCGFT/freelcgft.html LCGFT Manual]
*[https://classificationweb.net/tentative-subjects/ LCSH and LCGFT Tentative Monthly Lists]
*[http://id.loc.gov/ LC Linked Data Service]
*[https://homosaurus.org/ Homosaurus]
*[https://lcsh-es.org/ Spanish Subject Headings]
*[https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/olac-publications/22/ OLAC Video Game Genre Vocabulary]
*[https://www.bn.org.pl/dla-bibliotekarzy/deskryptory-bn Deskryptory Biblioteki Narodowej]
*[https://catalogo.bne.es/ Autoridades de la Biblioteca Nacional de España]
}}
Follow these guidelines for subject and genre headings (6XX fields) in the CCS database. See also [[Children's subject headings]] and [[Non-English Language Materials]] for those types of resources.

==Subject headings (600, 610, 611, 630, 650, 651)==
*Every record must have at least one subject heading, or at least one 655 heading if no 600-651 headings apply.
*Every record for a single work of fiction must have at least one subject heading, and applicable 655 headings.
*Use subdivision {{subfield|v}}Specimens only for realia (e.g. Telescopes{{subfield|v}}Specimens).

The following thesauri are acceptable. Delete all other subject headings for resources in English:
*Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
*Library of Congress Children’s Subject Headings (CSH; formerly LCAC)
*[[Local subject headings]] (690, 691)
*[[Homosaurus Subject Headings]] ({{subfield|2}}homoit)

''Optionally'', any of the following may be added for resources in languages other than English:
*Bilindex (Spanish, {{subfield|2}}bidex)
*QLSP (Spanish, {{subfield|2}}qlsp)
*Autoridades de la Biblioteca Nacional de España (Spanish Subject Headings, {{subfield|2}} abne)
*Encabezamientos de materia de la Biblioteca Nacional de España (Spanish Subject Headings, {{subfield|2}} embne)
*Deskryptory Biblioteki Narodowej (National Library of Poland descriptors, {{subfield|2}}dbn)

NOTE: The Spanish language subject headings for Latin American holidays, such as Día de los Muertos can be included in the records for titles that are only in English. Any of the above controlled vocabularies can be used.

{{example|indent=1|text=
Example:
650 _7 Día de los Muertos.{{subfield|2}}bidex
}}

==Genre/Form headings (655)==
*Always add any applicable genre/form headings, in a 655 field.
*Be as specific as possible (e.g. <code>Textured books</code>, instead of the more general <code>Toy and movable books</code>)
*Do not subdivide, or qualify by nationality, any heading in a 655 field.

The following thesauri are acceptable. Delete all other genre/form headings:

*Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms ({{subfield|2}}lcgft)
*OLAC Video Game Genre Vocabulary ({{subfield|2}}olacvggt)
*[[Homosaurus Subject Headings]] ({{subfield|2}}homoit)
*[[Local genre headings]] (655)

{{example|indent=1|text=
{{incorrect|INCORRECT:
655 _0 Operas{{subfield|v}}Excerpts.
655 _0 Science fiction{{subfield|x}}Women authors.
655 _0 Science fiction, American.
655 _0 Christmas stories.
655 _7 Feature films{{subfield|z}}France.
655 _0 Motion pictures, French.
655 _0 Urdu fiction.
655 _7 Suspense fiction.{{subfield|2}}gsafd
655 _7 Mystery fiction.{{subfield|2}}gsafd
650 _1 Fantasy.
655 _1 Fantasy.
}} }}

Subject and genre headings

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[[Category:Subject headings]][[Category:Local practices]]
{{external|
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/cataloging/subject/ LC Subject & Genre/Form Headings]
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/cyac/childsubjhead.html LC Children's Subject Headings]
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCGFT/freelcgft.html LCGFT Manual]
*[https://classificationweb.net/tentative-subjects/ LCSH and LCGFT Tentative Monthly Lists]
*[http://id.loc.gov/ LC Linked Data Service]
*[https://homosaurus.org/ Homosaurus]
*[https://lcsh-es.org/ Spanish Subject Headings]
*[https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/olac-publications/22/ OLAC Video Game Genre Vocabulary]
*[https://www.bn.org.pl/dla-bibliotekarzy/deskryptory-bn Deskryptory Biblioteki Narodowej]
}}
Follow these guidelines for subject and genre headings (6XX fields) in the CCS database. See also [[Children's subject headings]] and [[Non-English Language Materials]] for those types of resources.

==Subject headings (600, 610, 611, 630, 650, 651)==
*Every record must have at least one subject heading, or at least one 655 heading if no 600-651 headings apply.
*Every record for a single work of fiction must have at least one subject heading, and applicable 655 headings.
*Use subdivision {{subfield|v}}Specimens only for realia (e.g. Telescopes{{subfield|v}}Specimens).

The following thesauri are acceptable. Delete all other subject headings for resources in English:
*Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
*Library of Congress Children’s Subject Headings (CSH; formerly LCAC)
*[[Local subject headings]] (690, 691)
*[[Homosaurus Subject Headings]] ({{subfield|2}}homoit)

''Optionally'', any of the following may be added for resources in languages other than English:
*Bilindex (Spanish, {{subfield|2}}bidex)
*QLSP (Spanish, {{subfield|2}}qlsp)
*Autoridades de la Biblioteca Nacional de España (Spanish Subject Headings, {{subfield|2}} abne)
*Encabezamientos de materia de la Biblioteca Nacional de España (Spanish Subject Headings, {{subfield|2}} embne)
*Deskryptory Biblioteki Narodowej (National Library of Poland descriptors, {{subfield|2}}dbn)

NOTE: The Spanish language subject headings for Latin American holidays, such as Día de los Muertos can be included in the records for titles that are only in English. Any of the above controlled vocabularies can be used.

{{example|indent=1|text=
Example:
650 _7 Día de los Muertos.{{subfield|2}}bidex
}}

==Genre/Form headings (655)==
*Always add any applicable genre/form headings, in a 655 field.
*Be as specific as possible (e.g. <code>Textured books</code>, instead of the more general <code>Toy and movable books</code>)
*Do not subdivide, or qualify by nationality, any heading in a 655 field.

The following thesauri are acceptable. Delete all other genre/form headings:

*Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms ({{subfield|2}}lcgft)
*OLAC Video Game Genre Vocabulary ({{subfield|2}}olacvggt)
*[[Homosaurus Subject Headings]] ({{subfield|2}}homoit)
*[[Local genre headings]] (655)

{{example|indent=1|text=
{{incorrect|INCORRECT:
655 _0 Operas{{subfield|v}}Excerpts.
655 _0 Science fiction{{subfield|x}}Women authors.
655 _0 Science fiction, American.
655 _0 Christmas stories.
655 _7 Feature films{{subfield|z}}France.
655 _0 Motion pictures, French.
655 _0 Urdu fiction.
655 _7 Suspense fiction.{{subfield|2}}gsafd
655 _7 Mystery fiction.{{subfield|2}}gsafd
650 _1 Fantasy.
655 _1 Fantasy.
}} }}

Subject and genre headings

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[[Category:Subject headings]][[Category:Local practices]]
{{external|
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/cataloging/subject/ LC Subject & Genre/Form Headings]
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/cyac/childsubjhead.html LC Children's Subject Headings]
*[https://www.loc.gov/aba/publications/FreeLCGFT/freelcgft.html LCGFT Manual]
*[https://classificationweb.net/tentative-subjects/ LCSH and LCGFT Tentative Monthly Lists]
*[http://id.loc.gov/ LC Linked Data Service]
*[https://homosaurus.org/ Homosaurus]
*[https://lcsh-es.org/ Spanish Subject Headings]
*[https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/olac-publications/22/ OLAC Video Game Genre Vocabulary]
*[https://catalogo.bne.es/discovery/authsearch?vid=34BNE_INST:CATALOGO Autoridades de la Biblioteca Nacional de España]
*[https://www.bn.org.pl/dla-bibliotekarzy/deskryptory-bn Deskryptory Biblioteki Narodowej]
}}
Follow these guidelines for subject and genre headings (6XX fields) in the CCS database. See also [[Children's subject headings]] and [[Non-English Language Materials]] for those types of resources.

==Subject headings (600, 610, 611, 630, 650, 651)==
*Every record must have at least one subject heading, or at least one 655 heading if no 600-651 headings apply.
*Every record for a single work of fiction must have at least one subject heading, and applicable 655 headings.
*Use subdivision {{subfield|v}}Specimens only for realia (e.g. Telescopes{{subfield|v}}Specimens).

The following thesauri are acceptable. Delete all other subject headings for resources in English:
*Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
*Library of Congress Children’s Subject Headings (CSH; formerly LCAC)
*[[Local subject headings]] (690, 691)
*[[Homosaurus Subject Headings]] ({{subfield|2}}homoit)

''Optionally'', any of the following may be added for resources in languages other than English:
*Bilindex (Spanish, {{subfield|2}}bidex)
*QLSP (Spanish, {{subfield|2}}qlsp)
*Autoridades de la Biblioteca Nacional de España (Spanish Subject Headings, {{subfield|2}} abne)
*Encabezamientos de materia de la Biblioteca Nacional de España (Spanish Subject Headings, {{subfield|2}} embne)
*Deskryptory Biblioteki Narodowej (National Library of Poland descriptors, {{subfield|2}}dbn)

NOTE: The Spanish language subject headings for Latin American holidays, such as Día de los Muertos can be included in the records for titles that are only in English. Any of the above controlled vocabularies can be used.

{{example|indent=1|text=
Example:
650 _7 Día de los Muertos.{{subfield|2}}bidex
}}

==Genre/Form headings (655)==
*Always add any applicable genre/form headings, in a 655 field.
*Be as specific as possible (e.g. <code>Textured books</code>, instead of the more general <code>Toy and movable books</code>)
*Do not subdivide, or qualify by nationality, any heading in a 655 field.

The following thesauri are acceptable. Delete all other genre/form headings:

*Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms ({{subfield|2}}lcgft)
*OLAC Video Game Genre Vocabulary ({{subfield|2}}olacvggt)
*[[Homosaurus Subject Headings]] ({{subfield|2}}homoit)
*[[Local genre headings]] (655)

{{example|indent=1|text=
{{incorrect|INCORRECT:
655 _0 Operas{{subfield|v}}Excerpts.
655 _0 Science fiction{{subfield|x}}Women authors.
655 _0 Science fiction, American.
655 _0 Christmas stories.
655 _7 Feature films{{subfield|z}}France.
655 _0 Motion pictures, French.
655 _0 Urdu fiction.
655 _7 Suspense fiction.{{subfield|2}}gsafd
655 _7 Mystery fiction.{{subfield|2}}gsafd
650 _1 Fantasy.
655 _1 Fantasy.
}} }}

Effective communication protocols

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==E-mail==
===General guidelines===

When emailing the full Catalogers group, if the intended audience is fewer than 15 libraries, include the affected libraries' [[Library codes|NSLS codes]] in the subject line.

If the intended audience is 5 or fewer libraries, consider emailing only those libraries rather than the full group.

Follow the [https://www.ccslib.org/listserv-guidelines CCS listserv guidelines] and standard listserv etiquette, like [http://olacinc.org/olac-l OLAC-L Netiquette]. For example, when forwarding or replying to a message, trim down the original post or quote appropriate passages.

===Whom to contact when===

; Catalogers (for general announcements, discussion, record merges/splits, etc.)
: cats@lists.ccslib.org

; SCRAP committee (for policy questions, suggestions, etc.)
: scrap@lists.ccslib.org

; Specific library technical services departments (for issues affecting 5 or fewer libraries)
: xxxtech@ccslib.org, using the old [[Library codes|NSLS codes]] (e.g., alktech@ccslib.org)

; A specific person
: Use that person's individual email address. (List not maintained on this wiki.)

===Forward vs reply vs reply all===
* ''Forward'' requires you to specify your recipient.
* ''Reply'' replies to the original sender or the entire list.
* ''Reply all'' replies to the sender and all of the recipients, including CC: and BCC: recipients.

==Checking items==
When an existing record must be split up, especially when ISBNs need to be removed from an existing bibliographic record, or when there is some question as to whether the libraries all own the same thing, send an e-mail to the Catalogers describing the situation and begin the subject with '''VERIFY:''', so that those libraries can check their holdings and decide to which record their copies should be attached.

If library staff discover that other libraries' item records have volumes that do not match the dominant pattern, the individual can correct the volume designation in the item records for the other libraries. After correcting this field, they must contact the library to inform them that the change has been made.

As with other correspondence, when fewer than 15 libraries are attached to the affected record(s), also include the libraries' codes in the subject line. When 5 or fewer libraries are affected, consider emailing only those libraries. Department email addresses can be found on the [https://www.ccslib.org/training/technical-services-department-information Technical Services Department Information page].